Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, growing Manhattan-based organization in search of a Senior Accounting Manager to join their accounting leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering a strong mix of hands-on accounting responsibilities, cross-functional partnership, and leadership exposure. The organization prides itself on stability, internal growth, and a collaborative culture — making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do

• Organize and coordinate the month-end close process with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, and Business Planning teams; validate and integrate sales and payroll general ledger files
• Reconcile key accounts on the balance sheet and income statement; review proper accounting of all bank transactions; make adjusting entries as required
• Drive the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements in US GAAP, ITA GAAP, and IFRS, including analysis and reconciliation of intercompany balances
• Build and maintain key internal department documents, including chart of accounts, Accounting SOPs and policies, and accounting worksheets
• Build and maintain backup schedules for various P&L and balance sheet line items, such as rent, utilities, contract revenue, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses
• Identify and implement process improvements within the Finance department, leveraging technology and AI where appropriate
• Supervise the accounting, collection, and reconciliation of corporate and retail trade receivables
• Support alignment between finance and business operations by providing guidance and implementing controls on activities such as third-party revenue channels
• Coordinate timely filing and payment of sales and use tax for all store locations
• Work directly with stakeholders and team members to prepare accounting reports and analysis
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

What They Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting
• 6+ years of experience with general ledger functions and month-end close
• Strong manufacturing accounting background with experience managing inventory
• CPA preferred but not required — candidates with a solid manufacturing accounting foundation are strongly encouraged to apply
• Prior leadership or team management experience; experience mentoring junior staff is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (index-match, SUMIFS, pivot tables, templates)
• Familiarity with US GAAP; willingness to learn ITA GAAP and IFRS
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) or similar ERP system

Why This Role

• Highly visible leadership position within a stable, growing organization
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnership across the business
• Strong mentorship and career growth potential
• Competitive compensation package